The trailer would be ready by 5 pm. We had to get some tools, so we left early to hit pawn shops between Morgan City and Baton Rouge.
We pulled in around 3 and they weren't really close. We went for lunch, came back around 5 and they still weren't done.
Ammon is so gentle and understanding. These guys were working too. Since it was Friday, we were kinda content to take whatever they were willing to release and just get on with it. Clearly the axels and tires were fine, they were just fighting this metal flashing they'd agreed to include.
The next morning we were off to the build site at Jimmy's place.
We had to cross this bridge every day.
Finally able to examine the fiasco, we took a moment to document it.
The issue was they had used a L for the trailer cross members rather than a C channel. Consequently, there was nothing for the flashing to connect to on the bottom. Next time we order a custom trailer for a tiny house, that will be specified in advance.
The next problem was that they'd added the threaded rods, but got the locations completely wrong. That proved to be a huge problem. Much worse than the flashing.
Those bolt locations are really important.
We ripped some 2x4's and attached them to the angle iron to create a connection for the flashing. We could then skirt the metal perimeter and create a 3.5" base for the future wall sections while leaving a wooden exterior ring to which siding can connect.
We originally were going to follow the plans exactly. It suggested to recess the door and create a little enclave, but that would reduce the interior floor by about 16 ft2. Because the trailer wasn't really built to include that exterior wall jog, there was no steel below what would become the lock side of the door frame, we framed it anyway, knowing it may need a good think.
We had our first guest. Still no idea what that is.
And thus ended the first tiny house day.
*Some of these are cel phone shots. I think its my first time.
